The Official Encyclopedia of Baseball (Jubilee Edition)
New York: A.S. Barnes, (1951).
Price: $850.00
Hardcover. Jubilee edition. Fine in a modestly worn, very good or better dustwrapper. Inscribed by Turkin: "To Joe DiMaggio Who is great even without a bat, ball or glove in his hand. Hy Turkin. April 5, 1951." DiMaggio, who is of course cited frequently in the book, announced his retirement from baseball eight months later. With letter of provenance signed by DiMaggio's two granddaughters.
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